The long and winding road: archiving and re-using qualitative data from 12 research projects spanning 16 years

Dodds, C., Keogh, P., Bourne, A., McDaid, L. , Squire, C., Weatherburn, P. and Young, I. (2021) The long and winding road: archiving and re-using qualitative data from 12 research projects spanning 16 years. Sociological Research Online, 26(2), pp. 269-287. (doi: 10.1177/1360780420924044)

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Abstract

We describe a pilot project designed to assess the feasibility of re-use across 12 diverse qualitative datasets related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the UK, from research projects undertaken between 1997 and 2013 – an approach which is chronically underused. First, we consider the sweeping biomedical changes and imperatives relating to HIV in this time frame, offering a rationale for data re-use at this point in the epidemic. We then reflexively situate the processes and procedures we devised for this study with reference to relevant methodological literature. Hammersley’s and Leonelli’s contributions have been particularly instructive through this process, and following their lead, we conclude with further considerations for those undertaking qualitative data re-use, reflecting on the extent to which qualitative data re-use as a practice requires attention to both the given and the constructed aspects of data when assembled as evidence.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Young, Dr Ingrid and McDaid, Professor Lisa and Dodds, Dr Catherine
Authors: Dodds, C., Keogh, P., Bourne, A., McDaid, L., Squire, C., Weatherburn, P., and Young, I.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU
College of Social Sciences > School of Social & Environmental Sustainability
Journal Name:Sociological Research Online
Publisher:SAGE Publications
ISSN:1360-7804
ISSN (Online):1360-7804
Published Online:14 June 2020
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2020 The Authors
First Published:First published in Sociological Research Online 26(2):269–287
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
727631Social Relationships & Health ImprovementLisa McDaidMedical Research Council (MRC)MC_UU_12017/11HW - MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit
727631Social Relationships & Health ImprovementLisa McDaidOffice of the Chief Scientific Adviser (CSO)SPHSU11HW - MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit
656571Sexual Health and Families ProgrammeLisa McDaidMedical Research Council (MRC)MC_UU_12017/2HW - MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit
170578Addressing HIV literacy and inequalities in an era of biomedical HIV prevention: supporting the wellbeing of communities most affected by HIV in ScotlandIngrid YoungOffice of the Chief Scientific Adviser (CSO)PDF/14/02SHW - MRC/CSO Social & Public Health Sciences Unit